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WX56 ESO

2006 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,181 mi
Last recorded87,181 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 MG ZS53,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 ESO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 87,181 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear number plate backing pealing slightly

Pass 22 May 2018 80,567 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 80,567 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2017 61,110 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 May 2017 61,110 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2016 45,046 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 45,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 40,318 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 37,115 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 29,817 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 29,817 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake test not carried out due to bind on offside rear

Pass 12 Dec 2012 27,229 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 21,784 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 18,001 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 14,243 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges.

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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WX56 ESO is a 2006 MG ZS in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2006 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,956 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX56 ESO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX56 ESO registered?

WX56 ESO is a 2006 MG ZS, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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